I went into my patterned paper scraps to pull out my paper strips which I adhered to the book with matte medium. Then I applied a coat of white gesso to prep the surface for paint. I wanted the patterns underneath to show through subtly.

I used The Crafter's Workshop stencil with ColourArte Radiant Rain shimmering mist to create some background design.

Then I went in with some acrylic paints to pull the background colours together. You can use any acrylic paints here but these dabbers are a time-saver.:)

The next step was to draw my girl. I drew her with PrismaColor pencils, then added in the details with Posca and Montana paint markers.

I used watercolour for her hair so that you can still see the colours underneath.

Oooh, she is amazing, Yvonne, and so is your art journal cover! I really love how the strips of paper you added to the background show through in the texture of the finished piece. The depth you get with your layering of color is so cool, and of course your art girl is just stunning! Love the stars you added to her hair, too. Huge Wow!